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IELTS tips, study guides and band score advice, written to actually help you prepare, not to pad out a content calendar.
How Many Times Can You Take IELTS? Attempts, Gaps and Retakes
There is no limit on how many times you can take IELTS, and no mandatory waiting period between attempts. You can book your next test as soon as a slot is available, even if that is next week. Each attempt costs the full fee,...
1 November 2026 · 7 min read
What Is Computer-Delivered IELTS? The Screen, Rules and Timing
Computer-delivered IELTS is the standard IELTS test taken at an official test centre, with the Listening, Reading and Writing sections completed on a desktop computer instead of on paper. The Speaking test is still face to...
27 October 2026 · 8 min read
How to Practise for Computer-Delivered IELTS (Screen Skills That Score)
To practise for computer-delivered IELTS, do your timed practice on a screen, with headphones, a visible countdown, no pausing the audio, no spellcheck, and rough notes on real paper beside you. Everything else about...
19 October 2026 · 9 min read
How to Prepare for IELTS at Home: A Self-Study Plan That Works
You can absolutely prepare for IELTS at home without coaching. Sit one full timed test to find your real starting band, spend most of your time on your weakest skill, do a complete timed test on screen every week, and speak...
19 October 2026 · 10 min read
Is Paper-Based IELTS Discontinued? What Replaced It in 2026
Yes. Paper-based IELTS has been discontinued. The IELTS partners announced in March 2026 that IELTS would no longer be offered as a paper-based test from mid-2026, and in India the final paper-based test was held on 22 August...
13 October 2026 · 8 min read
What Is IELTS? Full Form, Meaning and Who Actually Needs It
IELTS stands for the International English Language Testing System. It is an English language test that measures how well you can listen, read, write and speak in English, and it reports your ability as a band score from 0 to...
13 October 2026 · 10 min read
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